CallataGuidesGlasgow, KY business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Glasgow, KY micropolitan area.
- Population
- 56,1672024 est.
- Establishments
- 971CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 2
About the Glasgow, KY micropolitan area
The Glasgow, KY micropolitan area covers 2 counties in Kentucky and had 56,167 residents in July 2024, up 2.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Barren County, KY is the most populous, with 45,609 people. By population it ranks 573rd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 681st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Barren County, KY | 45,609 |
| Metcalfe County, KY | 10,558 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Glasgow, KY
County Business Patterns counted 971 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 14,116 people in mid-March with $614.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.5 employees per establishment. 46.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (221), health care and social assistance (118), and accommodation and food services (108).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 221 | 2,786 | $83,272,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 118 | 2,665 | $147,596,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 108 | 2,074 | $40,271,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 93 | 406 | $10,728,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 71 | 528 | $33,693,000 |
| Construction (23) | 63 | 549 | $27,707,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 58 | 350 | $19,632,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 52 | 2,713 | $159,235,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 43 | 756 | $36,875,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 34 | 256 | $10,896,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 30 | 86 (high noise) | $3,282,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 26 | 405 | $15,368,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 21 | 190 | $4,354,000 |
| Information (51) | 12 | 189 (high noise) | $11,682,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 8 | 45 (high noise) | $757,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 5 | 9 (high noise) | $742,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 85 (high noise) | $6,690,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 24 (high noise) | $1,510,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Glasgow, KY's businesses compare
Glasgow, KY has 17.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 29.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $43,517 (36.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 46.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.6% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 450 | 46.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 219 | 22.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 145 | 14.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 102 | 10.5% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 54 | 5.6% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Glasgow, KY
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 54 have a published Census count in Glasgow, KY. The largest are limited-service restaurants (41), full-service restaurants (36), and physician practices (18). Relative to population, used car dealers are the most over-represented: 19.6 per 100,000 residents against 7.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 41 | 979 | 23.9 |
| Full-service restaurants | 36 | 881 | 24.5 |
| Physician practices | 18 | 260 | 14.4 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 18 | 302 | 16.8 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 17 | 78 | 4.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 15 | 43 | 2.9 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 15 | 122 | 8.1 |
| Dental offices | 14 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 14 | 254 | 18.1 |
| Law offices | 13 | 41 | 3.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 131 | 10.9 |
| Used car dealers | 11 | 62 | 5.6 |
| Veterinary clinics | 10 | 63 | 6.3 |
| Electrical contractors | 10 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 9 | 31 | 3.4 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 9 | 47 | 5.2 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 9 | 251 | 27.9 |
| Landscaping services | 8 | 26 | 3.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 7 | 31 | 4.4 |
| Mental health practices | 6 | — | — |
| Hardware stores | 6 | — | — |
| Nursing care facilities | 5 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 5 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 5 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 5 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Glasgow, KY
The area's named cities and towns have 22 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 270 has the most (91%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow, KY | 15,388 | 270, 364 | 15 |
| Edmonton, KY | 1,705 | 270 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Glasgow, KY business
The comparison below uses 15 users, the rounded average establishment size in Glasgow, KY. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $374.25 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $450.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Glasgow, KY
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Glasgow, KY is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Glasgow, KY?
270 and 364, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Glasgow, KY area?
971 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Glasgow, KY?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).